Real Estate Paralegal

Saul Ewing LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Saul Ewing LLP in Miami/Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal - Residential to support the Transactional department under the supervision of attorneys. The role involves drafting real estate documents, preparing title commitments, and assisting in closings for residential condominium transactions.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of real estate paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate (preferred), and a degree in Paralegal Studies or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Real Estate paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft real estate documents for residential condominium transactions.
• Prepare title insurance commitments and policies.
• Attend and participate in closings.
• Prepare and organize closing documents for execution and circulation.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and vendors to keep matters on track.
• Perform research and obtain information from records as needed.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Legal drafting

Communication

Multi-tasking

Overtime flexibility

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Legal project management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate or Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies

Tools

DoubleTime

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Real Estate Paralegal - Residential

OFFICE LOCATION:

Miami, Fort Lauderdale

DEPARTMENT:

Transactional

REPORTS TO:

Transactional Paralegal Manager

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of one or more attorneys, the paralegal will perform a variety of legal duties for the assigned department. Assignments will include both billable and non billable matters. The work performed requires knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, real estate, and finance related terminology and practices, use of legal reference material, and law office procedures. Skills required include the ability to reason logically, analyze situations, recommend an effective course of action, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, draft documents, manage multiple assignments/projects to completion, obtain and report information received through research and investigation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and draft real estate documents, such as Deeds, Leases, Assignments, Promissory Notes, etc. for residential condominium transactions
• Knowledge/understanding of real estate documents and execution and recording compliance
• Communicate directly with attorneys, clients, outside counsel and vendors on active matters as necessary to resolve issues and keep projects on track
• Prepare title insurance commitments and policies
• Prepare and organize closing documents for execution and circulation
• Attend and participate in closings
• Track, follow-up and record post-closing documents
• Obtain/search land records, property information and history from various County’s on-line records
• Knowledge/understanding title commitment and policies
• Possess and maintain extensive understanding of Real Estate Paralegal work for residential transactions
• Ability to work on multiple residential closings on condominium projects at the same time
• Provide cross-office support
• Ability to work standard business hours and overtime to support the practice group

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be proficient in use of DoubleTime or other equivalent software for residential transactions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with firm attorneys, opposing counsel, clients, firm management, peers and outside vendors, such as title companies and engineering firms
• Must be proactive, detail-oriented, organized and demonstrate initiative on a consistent basis
• Must have ability to multi-task, problem solve and organize
• Must be available to work overtime including evenings and weekends, as necessary
• Must be flexible, demonstrating the ability to adapt easily to a fast-paced working environment
• Must be able to keep client matters confidential
• Experience in a large law firm environment or extensive real estate experience preferred
• Must have a professional and pleasant demeanor when communicating with clients, attorneys and third parties associated with transactions
• Legal project management experience a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working as a Real Estate paralegal in a law firm
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

PAY TYPE: Hourly

COMPENSATION: The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $85,000 - $105,000 annually.